Lithium-Thionyl Chloride Battery.
Abstract
We have demonstrated a cell capacity of greater than 20 Amp-hr for the three inch flat cell on the GLLD test. We optimized these cells with regard to electrode area and cathode additive. This cell has now exceeded design performance goals. We optimized the very high rate wound D cell for electrolyte concentration, cathode additive and electrode length. The high rate D cells delivered 24 bursts or 8 Amp. hr/cell) on the GLLD test cycle compared to 3 bursts from the currently used Ni/Cd batteries. We developed the 1.8 inch diameter cylindrical cell and tested it on the GLLD test. This cell delivered 12-13 Amp-hrs which was inferior to the flat cell and the high rate D cell. Accordingly, we discontinued any further development on this cell. We converted our test apparatus to the new GLLD test cycle which consists of alternating 20 Amp and 3.2 Amp pulses. The flat cells performed equally well under this new test regime. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA080734
Entities
People
- A. N. Dey
- D. Cubbison
- N. Hamilton
- P. Witalis
- W. Bowden